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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 March 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

The amendment references a 10-year limit. This is in fact longer than the well-established approach in local audit, which comprises an initial term for KAPs of five years; that may be extended to seven years. This approach is embedded in the current audit contracts agreed by Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd.

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